Children’s Day Treatment Program now closed at MMC

Children’s Day Treatment Program now closed at MMC It is with mixed emotions that we announce the permanent closure of our Children’s Day Treatment at Memorial Medical Center. For nearly three years we were able to provide an outstanding program that helped many children and families. There were a number of factors taken into consideration […]

Memorial Medical Center makes plans to gradually resume surgical services Memorial Medical Center (MMC) is making plans to gradually resume surgical services after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced facilities in areas that have a low, or relatively low and stable incidence of COVID-19 should be allowed to provide care for […]

MMC Pauses to Give Life during Statewide Observance Honoring Organ, Tissue and Eye Donors and their Families

MMC Pauses to Give Life during Statewide Observance Honoring Organ, Tissue and Eye Donors and their Families Memorial Medical Center (MMC) was among the 50 Donate Life Wisconsin member and partner organizations that participated in a statewide Donate Life Flag-Raising ceremony on Monday, April 6. This event promotes the mission of organ, tissue and eye […]

Virtual Support Groups Now Available

Virtual Support Groups Now Available During this COVID-19 crisis when many events, gatherings, and support groups are canceled, the Chequamegon Bay area and MMC would like the community to be aware of virtual support group options taking place. Scroll below to view a full listing of the area groups and their corresponding online links. […]

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Screening Available at No Cost

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Screening Available at No Cost Memorial Medical Center is working closely with our community partners in response to the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Several of our partners are offering free screenings online via e-visits or by calling their toll-free numbers if any of the following is true: -You begin to experience respiratory symptoms […]

Memorial Medical Center to Offer Free On-Campus Shuttle Year Round

Memorial Medical Center is excited to announce that on December 9, 2019 there will be an on-site transportation service that will make access on our campus easier. MMC’s campus shuttle provides free, on-demand transportation for patients and visitors. Rides are available anywhere on campus, Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 5:30pm. When you arrive on […]

Surgical Services of MMC is Expanding

In July 2019, the Memorial Medical Center’s (MMC) board approved funding to support the expansion plans for Surgical Services created by BWBR Architects, Inc. The $21 million investment is the first project in the ongoing master expansion plan. The new two-story Surgical Services facility will feature; 7 operating rooms (including 1 robotic operating room), 4 […]

Weight Management Services of MMC

Are you wondering how to lose weight? Have you been struggling to lose weight on your own? Memorial Medical Center now offers medically supervised weight management services that take into account your unique medical, behavioral, nutritional and physical needs to customize an approach just for you. Weight loss is more than looking better, it’s about […]

Memorial Medical Center is proud to offer local access urology care, right here in the place we love. Urology treats numerous conditions for men and women that affect the urinary tract, kidneys, and bladder, as well as male reproductive issues. Urology Services of MMC encompasses a full spectrum of medical care including treatments for overactive […]

Tyler Wickman Joins MMC Board of Directors

Memorial Medical Center (MMC) is pleased to welcome Tyler Wickman to its Board of Directors. Wickman is currently a partner at Dallenbach, Anich and Wickman S.C. in Ashland, Wisconsin. Practice areas include criminal law, civil litigation, municipal law, among others. He currently serves as the City Attorney for the cities of Ashland and Mellen. He […]

Richard Setzke Joins MMC Board of Directors

Memorial Medical Center (MMC) is pleased to welcome Rich Setzke, CPA to its board of directors. Setzke is currently a partner at Maitland, Singler and Van Vlack in Ashland, Wisconsin where he provides accounting and professional services to a variety of individuals, businesses, non-profits and government entities throughout the region. He received his Bachelors degree […]

BHS of MMC to Offer Child Psychiatry Services

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Elizabeth M. Homan, MD, MPH will be offering child and adolescent psychiatry services via telehealth at Memorial Medical Center (MMC) in Ashland. Child Psychiatry has been identified as a major need in northwest Wisconsin as there are currently no child psychiatrists in the area. Dr. Homan will work with a team […]

Back to School Coping Strategies

We all know that summers here in the Northwoods don’t last nearly as long as they should. With the thoughts of back to school looming, many children and parents face anxieties related to going back to school. Just the simple change in schedules can create feelings of stress and anxiety for some children. Then, the […]

MMC Expands Women’s Health Services in Ashland

Memorial Medical Center (MMC) is expanding women’s health services in northwest Wisconsin. Gynecology and Obstetric Specialty Services of MMC is now open, providing women of all reproductive ages access to new women’s health services. Leading the team is Dr. Enrique Africano. Dr. Africano is a Board and Subspecialty Board Certified OB-GYN and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgeon […]

MMC Supports New Day Advocacy Renovation Campaign

MMC is pleased to support the New Day Advocacy Renovation Campaign efforts with a check for $10,000. New Day is currently raising funds to renovate a new space they were able to purchase to provide additional services for our community. New Day Advocacy (formerly New Day Shelter) is a safe haven for victims of Domestic […]

MMC and Ashland Paramedics Collaborate on Community Health Initiative

Memorial Medical Center (MMC) is excited to announce an innovative partnership with the Ashland Fire Department (which also provides Emergency Medical Services) to expand services for some of our community’s most vulnerable population. The Community Paramedicine program, also referred to as Mobile Integrated Health, fills a patient gap between hospital discharge and being successful at […]

Put a Waddle in Your Walk

Winter is here in the Northwoods and along with the snow comes the dreaded ice—sometimes where we least expect it. It is very easy to lose our footing in icy conditions but there are simple ways to increase our safety. Penguins have lots of experience walking on ice and we can all learn from them. […]